Stress increasing while waiting

[seadraem]

Has anyone noticed while waiting for biopsy results that the stress increases exponentially once you hit the days you may get a response? I was ok yesterday - wasn't really stressing that much, although my abdomen has been iffy all week. Test results are due in today thru Friday and today I'm staring at my phone and stressing completely.

[mamaboulet]

hey, watch that show, Mythbusters!  Nothing like a couple of dingbat guys blowing up stuff to take your mind off biopsy waiting.
And take an epsom salt bath. Magnesium has sedative properties and is really good for you.

[marcy5]

My prayers are with the both of you.  I wish there was a way to eliminate the stress that we have to go through when we have to wait for the results.  I know I used to tell myself it will be fine or even if  it is BC it will be okay.  I might be fine for 10 minutes, but then the stress would go through my entire body.  What I finally did to help ease a couple of hours, I rented some funny movies.  Nothing serious and/or too intense.  Just funny.  So if you have any favorite movies that will make you laugh, try watching them.  Because when you are waiting, if you can get any amount of peace, it makes that time go a little faster.   Good luck and God bless you both.

[madgeOwens]

Yes I just called also to see if they forgot me, but they said they will call either way. I was hoping to know before the weekend. Guess not though....Let me know how you make out. Good luck!!

[seadraem]

Here with you! I called yesterday to make sure I hadn't missed a call, and they called me back this morning to say "Sweetie, I'm sorry but your results are not in yet. I should have them today though...".

They'll come - as my cubicle neighbor keeps telling me - what good is it doing you to stress. The answer won't come any quicker. So I try to listen to her - I say try...

[madgeOwens]

Still waiting since Tuesday for pathology report. I think I may barf.

[ilovelucy54]

Thank you.....you are both in my thoughts & prayers...I think the waiting IS the worse...even now, I have been so worried for so long  (6 weeks) about this, I have to remind myself-things are okay.    I will check in and see how you guys made out.  
Take care,
Joanne